Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
1310-73-2
Name of the chemical
Potassium or sodium hydroxide (20)
Concentration
19,6-20,4%
General Information
Revision date
2020-11-05
Product name
Sodium Hydroxide 5 N Volumetric Solution
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
For Laboratory, Research or Manufacturing Use
1.2.2. Uses advised against
Not determined
Emergency telephone
1-800-424-9300
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Avantor Performance Materials, LLC
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
info@avantormaterials.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Section 2
Physical hazards
Corrosive to metal Category 1
Health hazards
Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 1A Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1 Specific Target Organ Toxicity - Category 31. Single Exposure Target Organs 1.Respiratory tract irritation. Unknown toxicity - Health Acute toxicity, oral 20,4 % Acute toxicity, inhalation, dust 20,4 % or mist
Environmental hazards
Acute hazards to the aquatic Category 3 Unknown toxicity - Environment Acute hazards to the aquatic 0 % Chronic hazards to the aquatic 20,4 %
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
May be corrosive to metals. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. May cause respiratory irritation. Harmful to aquatic life.
Prevention
Keep only in original packaging. Wash thoroughly after handling. Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. Use only outdoors or in a well- ventilated area. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
Response
Absorb spillage to prevent material damage. IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water [or shower]. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor.
Storage
Store in a corrosion-resistant container with a resistant inner liner. Store locked up. Keep container tightly closed. Store in a well-ventilated place.
Disposal
Dispose of contents/container to an appropriate treatment and disposal facility in accordance with applicable laws and regulations, and product characteristics at time of disposal. Other hazards which do not None. result in GHS classification:
